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Rock could be catalyst for recovery

THE anniversary of Lehman Brothers' collapse has prompted a flurry of articles, particularly in the legal press.Read

Tots on the Rock enables Joanne fill market niche

AWOMAN has taken a leaf out of her partner’s book and decided to start her own business after spotting a niche in the market.Read

Popular ads a boon for pet firm

THE popularity of a national TV advertising campaign has given a boost to a North East animal-based business.Read

Food company rewarded with business award

A COMPANY that has been operating for less than two years has been crowned Wansbeck Business of the Year.Read

Which legal structure is best for you?

IF you want to get your business off on a proper footing with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and other authorities, it is important to make sure you have the right legal structures in place that are best suited to the way you do business.Read

Employment law costs are a burden for SMEs

COMPLYING with employment law is costing small businesses a total of almost £2.4bn annually, although the North East had the lowest regional bill at £71m.Read

Group to exchange ideas on business start-ups

AN organisation designed to help entrepreneurs keen to develop new ideas, investigate opportunities and learn from each other is being set up in the North East.Read

PR firm that has gone to the dogs

AN entrepreneur aiming to work with small businesses has taken inspiration from her two Border terriers.Read

Customer service - key to success

GOOD customer service is the lifeblood of any business. You can offer discounts and special offers to bring in new customers, but unless you can get some of those customers to come back, your business won’t be profitable for long. It sounds obvious, but getting the basics right really can give you the competitive edge.Read